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==Porto Azzurro, Elba, Italy==
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[[Image:PortoAzzuro.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Yacht berths at Porto Azzuro<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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The harbour of Porto Azzuro is situated at end of a long inlet on the SE side of Elba, dominated by a 17th century fort built during the Spanish occupation of the area. The harbour is very picturesque and in consequence is very busy with tourists during the season. Yacht berths are also at a premium during the busy months of July and August and it may be necessary to anchor on arrival and wait for a berth to become available. It is quite an experience to eat at one of the three restaurants built out on stilts over the water within a few metres of the yacht pontoons.  
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| summary= The harbour of Porto Azzuro is situated at end of a long inlet on the SE side of Elba, dominated by a 17th century fort built during the Spanish occupation of the area. The harbour is very picturesque and in consequence is very busy with tourists during the season. Yacht berths are also at a premium during the busy months of July and August and it may be necessary to anchor on arrival and wait for a berth to become available. It is quite an experience to eat at one of the three restaurants built out on stilts over the water within a few metres of the yacht pontoons.  
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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British Admiralty 1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia
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==Weather==
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The bay of Porto Azzuro is well sheltered, although a SE sea breeze sets in during the summer and can send a slight swell into the harbour and anchorages.
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* There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
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* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
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* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily)
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==Passages==
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''See [[Mediterranean#Mediterranean_Passages|Mediterranean]]''.
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==Local Weather==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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The bay of Porto Azzuro is well sheltered, although a SE sea breeze sets in during the summer and can send a slight swell into the harbour and anchorages.
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Sources for Weather forecasts:
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==Navigation==
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* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The 17th century fort on the peninsula is conspicuous on the approach.  The west side of the harbour is filled with small craft moorings.
The 17th century fort on the peninsula is conspicuous on the approach.  The west side of the harbour is filled with small craft moorings.
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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==Entrance==
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Visiting yachts usually berth on the outside of the long T-pontoon.  Depths range from 2.5 - 6.0 metres.  The yacht pontoon is operated by Brokers Mediterranean, who may or may not respond on VHF channel 09.  However, there are usually one or two ormeggiatori (mooring staff) on hand to direct you to a berth (or shoo you away if they are full).  The pontoons can accommodate around 200 yachts, and 25 places are ostensibly reserved for visitors.  During the season, it is wise to arrive early. Even then, you may need to anchor off and wait for a berth to become available.
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Italy, and the only one on [[Elba]]. For details ''see [[Italy#Entrance|Entrance: Italy]]''.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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{{poi | lat= 42.76407| lon=10.3971
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| text= The port is operated as a marina by the municipality.
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Visiting yachts usually berth on the outside of the long T-pontoon.  Depths range from 2.5 - 6.0 metres.  The yacht pontoon is operated by Brokers Mediterranean, who may or may not respond on VHF channel 09.  However, there are usually one or two ''ormeggiatori'' (mooring staff) on hand to direct you to a berth (or shoo you away if they are full).  The pontoons can accommodate around 200 yachts, and 25 places are ostensibly reserved for  visitors. During the season, it is wise to arrive early. Even then, you may need to anchor off and wait for a berth to become available. All facilities, fuel, WiFi, diver. Laundry and provisions close by.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|39|0565|193 5269}}& {{phone|39|0565|839 5580}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 10
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: Address: via Traverse 2 -cp 58123, Livorno , Italy
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: Prices: ''For the latest prices see [http://www.marinaportoazzurro.com/la-marina/tariffe Price Listing]''
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* Cala di Mola [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|42|45.6|N|10|23.46|E|}} lies at the head of the inlet, west of Porto Azzuro.  It offers good shelter in all but easterly winds.  Anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 metres about half a mile off the beach (the inlet shoals towards the head).  The holding is reasonably good in mud.  Make sure your anchor is well dug in and holding if going ashore.
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{{Poi |42|45.6|N|10|23.46|E| | type= anchorage| name= Cala di Mola
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| text= Cala di Mola lies at the head of the inlet, west of Porto Azzuro.  It offers good shelter in all but easterly winds.  Anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 metres about half a mile off the beach (the inlet shoals towards the head).  The holding is reasonably good in mud.  Make sure your anchor is well dug in and holding if going ashore. }}
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* Barbarossa Bay [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|42|46.02|N|10|24.48|E|}} lies just under a mile due east of Porto Azzuro.  Anchor off the beach at its head in 3.0 - 5.0 metres.  The bottom is sand and good holding.  Shelter is good from northerlies but there is a swell with anything east in the wind.
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{{Poi |42|46.02|N|10|24.48|E| | type= anchorage| name= Barbarossa Bay
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| text= Barbarossa Bay lies just under a mile due east of Porto Azzuro.  Anchor off the beach at its head in 3.0 - 5.0 metres.  The bottom is sand and good holding.  Shelter is good from northerlies but there is a swell with anything east in the wind. }}
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Travel lift (200 tonnes).  Mobile crane (4 tonnes).  Some engine and electronic repair facilities.
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|Water| Water available on the pontoon (a charge may be made)
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Fuel station on the jetty (0800 - 1930 summer; 0730 - 1230 and 1500 - 1900 winter).  Water and electricity available on the pontoon (a charge may be made).
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|Electricity| Electricity available on the pontoon (a charge may be made)
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|Toilets| In [[#Marina di Porto Azzurro|Marina di Porto Azzurro]]
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|Showers| In [[#Marina di Porto Azzurro|Marina di Porto Azzurro]]}
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|Laundry| Near [[#Marina di Porto Azzurro|Marina di Porto Azzurro]]
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|Garbage| Bins arround the port
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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|Fuel| Fuel station on the jetty (0800 - 1930 summer; 0730 - 1230 and 1500 - 1900 winter)
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Apart from exploring the town, there are some good walks up to the citadel and around the bay.  The mountain village of Capoliveri about four kilometers to the SW is also worth a visit.
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|Chandlers| None
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Image:PortoAzzuroRestaurants.jpg|’Stilt’ restaurants of Porto Azzuro
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Image:ElbaVineyards.jpg|Vineyards near Porto Azzuro
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  Supermarket and other grocery shops in the town.
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|Repairs| Travel lift (200 tonnes). Mobile crane (4 tonnes).  Some engine and electronic repair facilities
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|Internet| WiFi in [[#Marina di Porto Azzurro|Marina di Porto Azzurro]]}
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===Eateries===
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Supermarket and other grocery shops in the town.
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The restaurants on stilts, while rather touristy, are fun and the food is surprisingly good .
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Bins at the root of the T-pontoon.
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{{himage|ElbaVineyards.jpg|Vineyards near Porto Azzuro}}
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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==Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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* June 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:35, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
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World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Italy ▶ Tuscan Coast ▶ Elba ▶ Porto Azzurro

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Porto Azzurro
Port of Entry
42°45.809'N, 010°23.823'E Chart icon.png
lat=42.76349 | lon=10.39705 | zoom=16 | y
PortoAzzuro.jpg
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Yacht berths at Porto Azzuro

The harbour of Porto Azzuro is situated at end of a long inlet on the SE side of Elba, dominated by a 17th century fort built during the Spanish occupation of the area. The harbour is very picturesque and in consequence is very busy with tourists during the season. Yacht berths are also at a premium during the busy months of July and August and it may be necessary to anchor on arrival and wait for a berth to become available. It is quite an experience to eat at one of the three restaurants built out on stilts over the water within a few metres of the yacht pontoons.

Charts

British Admiralty
1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia
Italian
193

Weather

The bay of Porto Azzuro is well sheltered, although a SE sea breeze sets in during the summer and can send a slight swell into the harbour and anchorages.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

  • There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
  • The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
  • Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily)

Passages

See Mediterranean.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The 17th century fort on the peninsula is conspicuous on the approach. The west side of the harbour is filled with small craft moorings.

Entrance

Porto Azzurro is a port of entry for Italy, and the only one on Elba. For details see Entrance: Italy.

Berthing

Marina di Porto Azzurro

Marina di Porto Azzurro/wiki/Porto_Azzurro#Marina_di_Porto_Azzurro
Harbour icon Marina di Porto Azzurro [[Porto Azzurro#Marina di Porto Azzurro|Marina di Porto Azzurro]] 42°45.844'N, 010°23.826'E
Port of Entry

The port is operated as a marina by the municipality.

Visiting yachts usually berth on the outside of the long T-pontoon. Depths range from 2.5 - 6.0 metres. The yacht pontoon is operated by Brokers Mediterranean, who may or may not respond on VHF channel 09. However, there are usually one or two ormeggiatori (mooring staff) on hand to direct you to a berth (or shoo you away if they are full). The pontoons can accommodate around 200 yachts, and 25 places are ostensibly reserved for visitors. During the season, it is wise to arrive early. Even then, you may need to anchor off and wait for a berth to become available. All facilities, fuel, WiFi, diver. Laundry and provisions close by.

[email protected]; Tel: +39 (0565) 193 5269& +39 (0565) 839 5580; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 10
Address: via Traverse 2 -cp 58123, Livorno , Italy
Hours:
Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing

Anchorages

Cala di Mola

Cala di Mola/wiki/Porto_Azzurro#Cala_di_Mola
Anchorage icon Cala di Mola [[Porto Azzurro#Cala di Mola|Cala di Mola]] 42°45.6′N, 10°23.46′E
Cala di Mola lies at the head of the inlet, west of Porto Azzuro. It offers good shelter in all but easterly winds. Anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 metres about half a mile off the beach (the inlet shoals towards the head). The holding is reasonably good in mud. Make sure your anchor is well dug in and holding if going ashore.

Barbarossa Bay

Barbarossa Bay/wiki/Porto_Azzurro#Barbarossa_Bay
Anchorage icon Barbarossa Bay [[Porto Azzurro#Barbarossa Bay|Barbarossa Bay]] 42°46.02′N, 10°24.48′E
Barbarossa Bay lies just under a mile due east of Porto Azzuro. Anchor off the beach at its head in 3.0 - 5.0 metres. The bottom is sand and good holding. Shelter is good from northerlies but there is a swell with anything east in the wind.

Amenities

Facilities
Water Water available on the pontoon (a charge may be made)
Electricity Electricity available on the pontoon (a charge may be made)
Toilets In Marina di Porto Azzurro
Showers In Marina di Porto Azzurro}
Laundry Near Marina di Porto Azzurro
Garbage Bins arround the port
Supplies
Fuel Fuel station on the jetty (0800 - 1930 summer; 0730 - 1230 and 1500 - 1900 winter)
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs Travel lift (200 tonnes). Mobile crane (4 tonnes). Some engine and electronic repair facilities
Internet WiFi in Marina di Porto Azzurro}
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals Rental outlets in the town

Provisioning

Supermarket and other grocery shops in the town.

Eating out

The restaurants on stilts, while rather touristy, are fun and the food is surprisingly good .

Transportation

See Elba.

Tourism

Apart from exploring the town, there are some good walks up to the citadel and around the bay. The mountain village of Capoliveri about four kilometers to the SW is also worth a visit.

’Stilt’ restaurants of Porto Azzuro
The mountain village of Capoliveri
Vineyards near Porto Azzuro

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Italy.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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